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Originally Posted by JenniferLeigh  No but you can't compare the two. A knee is a little more important than a tail. http://www.k9alliance.com/resources/...-FactSheet.pdf
I would rather crop my doberman's tail at birth than risk a tail injury. If an injury does occur, and the tail needs to be docked. It would cause much more pain and discomfort for the animal. |
The LP comparison was somewhat facetious. On a more serious note, why don't we increase the standard weight limit for yorkies, to prevent:
- Increased danger from other dogs and predators.
- Getting stepped on.
- Injuries from basic activities like jumping or bumping into things.
- Whelping.
Why is safety only of concern when it's about protecting the standard?
I don't know much about the Canadian K9 Alliance, but it appears their sole purpose is to support tail docking, ear cropping, and dew claw removal. I'd be interested to know who funds them. I am highly suspicious of ANY organization that tries to defend ear cropping, as I think the cons of that procedure are much more clear cut than they are for docking.